The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement.
Starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tim Roth.
Directed by Ava DuVernay.
If I had to think of a word to describe Selma, it would be: important. It is an important story that must be told, and told right. The crew responsible for creating this movie understood that notion, as it shows. If you can’t already tell, I was moved. In that little auditorium, I felt massive. This story makes a person feel like they are more, than a mere human being. Martin Luther King Jr. did great things as a person. He reigns in history as a great titan of change, almost god-like. This movie reminds you that he had individual struggles in his life during the civil rights stride as well. David Oyelowo felt strangely adapted as the movie went on. He embodied the struggle of the Doctor in full measure by the end. I also felt very moved due to the graphic nature that must be shared. It is important that nasty truths see the light, even if they are upsetting. All roles in the film were played well. It was very well written, for all audiences to view. Selma is well deserving of a Best Picture Academy Awards nomination.